Good job. Once I get mine sorted out I'm sure there's other bits I can work on other than the subframe in situ. The rear anti roll bar brackets and bushes, do you know if they're the same size as the front? I can't find them listed on Rimmer Bros at all.
Looks like you have some nice new bushes on some of the parts. Are they after market bushes?
The only new bushes were the shiny black ones that came with Brian's kit for the adjustable links. The rubber bushes for the anti-sway bar and the exhaust "hooks" are original - just cleaned up and tyre-blacked!Originally Posted by mantianak
VIN 206
This is definitely not her car...
Brian's kit?? I think I've missed something here.
Unfortunately yes, in both senses of missed. Scooter sourced new bolts and bushes to replace the originals which usually rusted in place and have to be cut out, like mine were. He mentioned this on the forum a while ago, so I bought a kit (see photos) but he said recently that he could no longer find a supplier for some of the bits (at a reasonable cost). The big bolts with the off-set heads and washers have Ford stamped on them, so I presume they are still available. The bushes are probably the issue, and maybe the stainless sleeve, but shouldn't be too hard to get made at a price.
VIN 206
This is definitely not her car...
Looks like it might be from a Focus RS mk1. Shape looks the same, not sure about sizes.
http://www.part-box.com/product_info...ducts_id=31494
Edit: The bolt, nut & offset washer I meant, not bushes.
Last edited by mantianak; 12-04-2013 at 02:18 PM.
I would say that looks very similar if not the same... Anyone know a friendly Ford parts person...?
Popped into my local Ford dealer and getting one ordered in for tomorrow. Can't really compare as my 260 is still 30 miles away up on ramps. Will take some measurements though.
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